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Tech Review – Tronsmart Trip Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

The Tronsmart Trip is the latest bluetooth speaker on offer from the brand that delivers great tech at affordable prices and with the Summer coming in now is a time to check your tech stash and see if you have a speaker you can take to the beach or pool and not worry about it getting damaged and not only that delivering a decent sound too.

This speaker by no means is big and is portable which is ideal for most and not a cumbersome load to add to your travel bag heading to a picnic or park and so on, and you can see more of this in the unboxing below before we give a full hands on review and get some audio samples too..

The speaker itself has a big Tronsmart logo splashed across the front which stands out and it is not like the company to do so but it looks well and the lettering is raised and made of rubber, this matches the control keys up top which are again raised for easy to use functionality and work well, you can also use your mobile phone to control the speaker if you like you can skip and reverse tracks, play and pause music and take calls on the speaker too which is quite handy.

When it comes to sound there is a decent punch out of the speaker for its size, placing on a solid surface gives better results buy you can hang it if you like with the braided rope attached to one side, there is rubber feet on the underside which keeps it still and it never budged for me testing at max volume.

On the rear is where the ports rest and covered with a rubber flap to keep it safe from water and dirt, there is no sd card expansion on on offer here for those who like to carry them with them but no huge deal, pairing is super fast with Bluetooth 5.3 and if you have two of these you can pair them up which would be a super sounding set up and not expensive.

The speaker comes in a range of colours too which is great and better than the standard offerings we usually see at launch and there is one something for everyone here,battery life is a bit on the poor side with 20 hours having said that you will easily get a few days on one charge or it will last through the night if you are having a late one, there is a nice material finish on the speaker too and does not look like heavy maintenance to keep it clean either, the speaker is light too and overall a decent sounding speaker for its size and packs a decent punch on max volume and will fill a good sized room indoors too.

  • SoundPulse® Technology.
  • Up to 20 Hours of Playtime.
  • IPX7 Waterproof.
  • TrueWireless Stereo Pairing.
  • Built-in Microphone.

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Soundcore unveils the Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth speaker

Soundcore, Anker Innovations’ premium audio brand, today unveiled the Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth speaker, a new speaker that delivers up to 80 Watts of powerful audio output for an on-the-go outdoor music experience with a built-in handle and carrying strap. Integrating the portable design and extended 20-hour battery life, the Motion Boom Plus is ready to rock a party anytime, anywhere.

“Combining an IP67 rating with its upgraded woofers, newly added tweeters, more power, and portable carry handle, the Motion Boom Plus is the ideal Bluetooth speaker for the park or at an outdoor pool or beach party,” said Frank Zhu, General Manager of Soundcore’s Speaker division. “We’ve also made it two times louder than its predecessor to help keep the party going, all day and all night long.”


Enhanced Sound Performance

The Motion Boom Plus features upgraded titanium drivers and BassUp technology, offering users punchy bass and detailed high end. To produce the full audible frequency range and keep the overall balance of Soundcore’s sound signature, the Motion Boom Plus comes equipped with dual 3.5-inch woofers, powered each by 30 Watts (60W Total). Combined with the passive bass radiators on the ends of the speaker, the Motion Boom Plus can accurately reproduce bass notes from any genre of music.  Additionally, it also utilizes dual 1-inch tweeters, powered each by 10 Watts (20W Total) to effortlessly play the delicate high and mid-range frequencies found in vocals, woodwind and stringed instruments or favorite dance music.


Portable Outdoor Design 

With the removable shoulder strap and built-in handle, the Motion Boom Plus brings a new level of portability to music lovers. Additionally, the floatable design and IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating make it perfect for almost any location, including pools and beaches without worrying about getting wet or sandy, while ensuring the speaker delivers the perfect soundtrack wherever it goes.

Soundcore motion boom plus and app

Extended Battery Life and Customized Listener Experience

With its 13,400 mAh internal battery, the Motion Boom Plus provides up to 20 hours of playtime, giving partygoers uninterrupted entertainment from sunrise to sunset. Through the Soundcore PartyCast feature, users can pair up to 100 compatible Soundcore PartyCast speakers together (Flare 2, Rave PartyCast, Soundcore 3, Trance Go, etc.) to amplify the expressive audio experience. The Motion Boom Plus also allows users to personalize the sound via the user-adjustable EQ function found in the Soundcore app.


Availability and Pricing

The Motion Boom Plus is slated to be available for purchase on May 30th for $179.99 in the US, £189.99 in the UK; € 179.99 EUR in Germany and Europe and $229.99 CAD in Canada on Amazon.com, Soundcore.com and other retail partners. The Motion Boom Plus will also be available for pre-order on Soundcore’s website at: www.soundcore.com in the US in each market in Canada, UK, or Germany.

First Look – Tronsmart Trip Bluetooth Speaker

Summer is coming and when it comes to tech we are not short of choices,again like any tech there is something for all pockets and everyone is catered for, with Tronsmart this brand is consistent with great quality audio products and they have a great range of speakers too and their latest model the Tronsmart Trip has landed.

As with most out tech we let you take a first look to give an idea of what it is all about then you can fire away with your questions whilst we test it so check out the unboxing below and watch out for a full review soon when we will have more hands on and of course audio samples and less of the stock image approach..

Features

  • SoundPulse® Technology.
  • Up to 20 Hours of Playtime.
  • IPX7 Waterproof.
  • TrueWireless Stereo Pairing.
  • Built-in Microphone.

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Tech Review – SOUL S-STORM MAX Speaker

It is now festive season and no better time to check out a new speaker if you are in the market for one even if it is just for yourself or a gift this speaker is one to look at and has all the bells and whistles you would expect from one and with SOUL being a well known brand some of you may have some of their headphones and earphones as is this is a nice addition to have at your disposal.

This is your typical cylindrical shaped speaker and the same goes for size which makes it portable so it can be brought to the beach,picnic or camping and so on as it also sports an IP66 rating making it the ideal piece of tech to bring with you not having to worry about the weather or if sat beside the pool. The build quality is robust with rubber feet and housing and a cloth material covering the rest of the unit so it is a clean simple design.. You also get a lanyard and carabiner for extra portability and security.

There is buttons on the front paced vertically for track control calls and more and also you can pair another unit if you like to get an even better stereo sound effect, as it stands the sound is good as you will see in the video below. Most prominent on the speaker is the radiators and then we have got the lighting effects which really enhances the mood and they change colour according to the beat but this can be turned off if you wish not to have the lights flashing..

Soul S-Storm speaker front view
Soul S-Storm speaker radiator

When it comes to ports you have got all the options needed, You get Aux in, TF card, USB and drive slot and this also enables you to charge your phone on the go if needed so overall it is pretty handy having that feature on board.

Sound is great and it is punchy with bass, it is bass heavy so for anyone looking for bass this is one to look at and in general it sounds great hitting all the notes well and no distortion at full volume either so you can fill the room you are in for example if having a party at home..

If you are looking for a new speaker check this one out it is not expensive and has everything you require to keep you going on the move too with an IP66 rating and the option to charge your phone too it is not be sniffed at.

Standby Time: 310 hours

Playtime: Up to 15hrs (varies by  volume level and content)

Charging Time: 4 hours

Waterproof Level: IP66 water and  dustproof

Battery: 7.4v 2000mAh Li-ion battery Driver Type: Dynamic & Passive radiator Maximum Output Power: 20W Product Weight: 720g

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House of Marley announces new Get Together Duo bookshelf speakers.

House of Marley today announces the release of the Get Together Duo bookshelf speakers, an expansion of the popular Get Together line of portable speakers.

A greener alternative to other home audio solutions, the Get Together Duo are designed with the iconic look of the Get Together collection using mindfully sourced materials including bamboo and House of Marley’s signature REWIND™ fabric, crafted from reclaimed organic cotton and hemp.

“Our conscious construction is unique not only to our materials but how we apply them to the product. We use materials not only for their sustainable properties and their aesthetic quality, but also for their acoustical, mechanical properties as well,” explains House of Marley Director of Product Development, Josh Poulsen. “The bamboo in the Get Together Duo provides a modern look that’s rooted in a highly renewable natural resource. Produced using a carbon positive process, bamboo has a higher compressive strength than wood and a tensile strength that rivals steel. This allows the speakers to be more durable, while also enhancing the warm, rich sound.”

The Get Together Duo speaker pair features 20 hours of playtime with complete versatility to sync with mobile devices, televisions, laptops or turntables while delivering powerful stereo sound. Each measuring 20cm tall, 13cm wide and 10cm deep, the speakers offer a perfect fit for the home from living rooms to home offices as compact, functional statement pieces that sound as good as they look. Pair the Get Together Duo with House of Marley’s Stir it Up Wireless turntable to complete the seamless, natural look of the bamboo collection.

Wireless connectivity between the two speakers provides added functionality from a traditional bookshelf home audio setup. The mains powered speaker can remain on the shelf while the second battery powered speaker’s portability allows it to accompany you to the other side of the room, house, or even outdoors for an expansive listening experience.

GET TOGETHER DUO PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Materials: Bamboo and REWIND™ fabric.
  • 1 mains powered speaker
  • 1 battery powered speaker – 20 hour playtime
  • 2 x 3.5” Woofers and 1” Tweeters; 20W
  • Bluetooth™ 5.0
  • AUX and Phono input connectivity
  • USB-C charging
  • RRP £179.99

Get Together Duo is available now at www.houseofmarley.co.uk and Amazon.

AIRPULSE launch the A80 bookshelf speakers in electric Blue. #AIRPULSE #Tech #Speakers

AIRPULSE has released the quintessential modern bookshelf speaker – the A80 – in a stunning electric blue. In addition to the original Walnut Finish, the recently released A80 matches in equal parts its technical superiority and stunning design. Created to be the perfect combination of conventional loudspeaker and digital XMOS system, the A80 offers a superb sound quality from a stylish unit. 

The A80 is AIRPULSE’S entry level plug and play speaker that utilizes the brand’s signature horn-loaded aluminium ribbon tweeter and proprietary 4.5-inch magnet ferrite mid woofer to drive the system. The thin aluminium ribbon diaphragm has high sensitivity, superb transient response, extended frequency range and well-defined resolution. This meticulously formulated horn shape produces directional and optimized high frequencies from the ribbon tweeter, so they are aimed at the listeners, minimizing unwanted inflections and producing a superior, three-dimensional sound with excellently defined details. 

The mid woofer is a 4.5’ hard anodized aluminium alloy cone suspended in a heavy, ultra-rigid cast magnesium alloy frame. Featuring a 30mm diameter voice coil, it is unusually larger than most loudspeakers of this size. It has been shown that larger voice coils have less power compression because they run at a cooler operating temperature. In terms of this sound produced, this means a more realistic and dynamic representation of the music. 

The interior of the A80 is padded with professional pyramid soundproofing foam, reducing unwanted resonance, while the oval vent tube is carefully designed to minimize wind noise while in use. The A80 cabinet is built with an 18-mm thick high-strength MDF in beautiful walnut finish that, while making this a stylish addition to any room, further reduces coloration and audio distortion. 

Connect audio sources to the A80 via AUX, RCA, optical, coaxial, USB, professional balanced input, and Bluetooth. The Bluetooth input uses version 5.0 and has support for Qualcomm aptX codec, resulting in minimal interruptions. The well – known American TRANSPARENT cable is used for internal connections to ensure minimum signal loss, producing a reliable sound quality. 

Bass, treble and volume controls are located on the back panel. Easily brighten the highs-frequency to your taste and adjust the amount of bass according to the listening environment. Included with the pair of speakers is a wireless remote that allows you to switch between inputs, adjust volume and mute your speakers from a distance.  

Specifications 

Tweeter: Horn Loaded Ribbon Tweeter 

Mid-Woofer: 4.5-inch Aluminum Cone Magnesium Ferrite Mid-Woofer 

Total Power Output: R/L(treble): 10W+10W  

          R/L(woofer): 40W + 40W 

Signal to Noise Ratio: L/R: ≥90dBA 

Frequency Response: 52Hz –40KHz 

Input Sensitivity:  AUX: 450±50mV; 

  USB: 400±50mFFs, 

Optical: 400±50mFFs; 

Bluetooth: 500±50mFFs    

Sub Out: 1200mV Max

Inputs: AUX, PC, USB, Optical, Bluetooth 

The USB and Optical inputs support up to 192 KHz Input Sample Rate

Mains Voltage: AC 100-240V / 50-60Hz

 

Active/Passive: Active 

Cables: Internally cabled with Transparent

Cabinet Size: 140x250x220mm

  

Price & Availability

Available on Amazon.co.uk for £629 – https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirPulse-AIRPULSE-A80-Electric-Blue/dp/B08N9NCQQ6 

Tech Review -UNBREAKcable Bluetooth 5.0 FM Transmitter for Car. #Tech #Motoring

This is a neat little gadget for you car and offers several solutions in on with this model in particular, We have seen several options of bluetooth transmitters available in the past that I have typically used and now they have advanced some more due to technology.

This is a simple plug and play solution to get calls, music and audio onto your current vehicles set up not only that it charges your phone too and also offer a USB port to plug in music from a flash drive etc and keeping you hands free too. To set up you simply tune into a free station on your current radio and connect via bluetooth via your smartphone and away you go it is that easy.

Using the device itself also offers all the functions you need with a twisty wheel up top that can control music and calls and works really well overall it is a simple to use product that makes like so much easier in the vehicle, it was a good test sample in my case as I have a brand new vehicle and cant connect my devices to it via bluetooth and awaiting a software update by the manufacturer which is unreal in this day and age and people cant here me but I can hear them but with this unit it all works fine, I tested this with an iPhone 12 and Google Pixel 5 and worked flawlessly on both phones and that includes my music too and calls are great. To top it off you get a bass button for the bass lovers.

Features

Compatible with most devices on the market.

● Dual USB charger with one PD 18W USB-C port and a QC 3.0 USB port.

● CVC technology is anti-interference performance and noise suppression.

● Bluetooth 5.0 for strong and stable connection.

● With bass booster button helps to add bass to songs fast and easy.

 

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Review – The Sharp Party Speaker PS-919 #Sharp #PS919 #Tech #Speaker

Need a new speaker for the summer or what is left of it well this speaker is one to check out with all the features on board and some really thumping bass to go along with it, Joking aside about the summer this is an ideal house speaker too and will certainly fill a large room easily and it looks well and built well and will get those tunes going in no time,this is loud it packs a punch WITH A 130W and has other features thrown in for good measure.

Bigger than many portable speakers it is still portable and can be used anywhere and it has really nice lights on the front and sides too to spice up the effects,most speakers come with no lights so this one is different, there is easy to use controls too and it is IPX5 rated and can also act as a powerbank should you need to charge your phone or tablet which is handy especially outdoors if you are streaming from your smartphone or tablet. This has 14 hours of battery life so it will easily last a good night in the back garden or house or even at a picnic somewhere.

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The controls are great and place well on top of the speaker where you can skip,reverse,play pause and change your volume with nice rounded buttons that sink into the top of the speaker which is easy to navigate, on the underside you have rubber footing too and a tripod mount should you wish to use one, the build is solid and will take a beating by the looks of it and you have a handle on the rear which makes it easy to pick up,, check out the video below for a full tour and sound test and hear that bass go. One thing I might add if you have the money I would buy a second one just to enhance things even more.

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Review – The @AUKEYofficial Eclipse Bluetooth Speaker. #Aukey #Speaker #Tech

I love my Bluetooth speakers and Aukey have sent us one of their latest ones on offer, Aukey is a brand that offers good tech at decent prices and we have their Eclipse Wireless speaker in for review, built solid and packing a decent punch with some good bass this is simple to use and has a fabric based finish with metal covered tweeters on the sides and body is made of tough plastic which makes it tough and can be used indoors or outdoors.

On top there is several buttons which are raised slightly to distinguish the buttons but they are also marked, you can also take calls on this speaker which are good and you can control your music too, this speaker will look well anywhere indoors or outdoors and comes in a range of colours,the speaker is loud too and can easily fill a big room. You have also got a big 4000mAh battery on board too which will last a day easily.

 

  • POWERFUL MUSIC: Thanks to the 20w powerful driver with elastic cavity from Eclipse, AUKEY SK-M30 delivers crystal-clear and balanced sound as well as rich bass
  • SUPER LONG PLAYING TIME: with the powerful 4000mAh battery, you can enjoy 12 hours of carefree music enjoyment without constant recharging
  • IDEAL GIFT: Curved design with massive forming and knitted cotton mesh looks serious and classic. Distribute metal plate on both sides of the speaker, small details are also excellent
  • Bluetooth 4.2: You can get a fast connection to almost all devices of up to 10 m via Bluetooth (or if necessary also via the supplied 3.5 mm audio cable)
  • INCLUDED IN DELIVERY: AUKEY SK-M30 wireless Eclipse speaker, micro USB cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, user manual, 24-month replacement guarantee and friendly customer service

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